Type Of Lines Vocabulary

Front

What is an intersecting line?

Back

An intersecting line is a line that crosses another line at a point.

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What is a parallel line?

Back

A parallel line is a line that runs alongside another line and never intersects with it.

Front

What is a perpendicular line?

Back

A perpendicular line is a line that intersects another line at a right angle (90 degrees).

Front

What happens when two lines intersect?

Back

When two lines intersect, they cross each other at a point.

Front

Can parallel lines ever meet?

Back

No, parallel lines never meet or intersect.

Front

What is the angle formed by perpendicular lines?

Back

The angle formed by perpendicular lines is 90 degrees.

Front

Give an example of intersecting lines in real life.

Back

An example of intersecting lines is the crossing of roads at a traffic intersection.

Front

Give an example of parallel lines in real life.

Back

An example of parallel lines is the rails of a train track.

Front

Give an example of perpendicular lines in real life.

Back

An example of perpendicular lines is the corner of a square or rectangle.

Front

What is the difference between intersecting and parallel lines?

Back

Intersecting lines cross each other, while parallel lines never meet.